Wentworth Miller sent a very clear statement today in his letter to the St. Petersburg International Film Festival, declining their invitation to attend as the "Guest of Honor."

See what he had to say:

"Re: St. Petersburg International Film Festival / "Guest of Honor" Invitation

Dear Ms. Averbakh:

Thank you for your kind invitation. As someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past and can also claim a degree of Russian ancestry, it would make me happy to say yes.

However, as a gay man, I must decline.

I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government. The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly.

Perhaps, when and if circumstances improve, I'll be free to make a different choice.

Until then.

Wentworth Miller

Member, HRC

Member, GLAAD

Member, The ManKind Project"

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Miller immediately received support from GLAAD, who says via spokesperson Wilson Cruz: "Wentworth's bold show of support sends a powerful message to LGBT Russians, who are facing extreme violence and persecution: you are not alone. As people from across the globe continue to speak out against Russia's horrific law, more celebrities and corporations should follow his courageous lead in openly condemning Russia's anti-LGBT law."

Well done, Wentworth!!

We're curious how Russia planned to welcome their gay "Guest of Honor"?? Was it going to be in handcuffs?

Good on him. Sadly, in a sense it plays into the Russian government's hands, because they don't want gay people going there anyway, and it saves them the trouble of arresting him and deporting him once he gets there. More an issue for Russia is how they plan to eliminate all the 7 million gays already living there. A diaspora is not affordable by them all, which only leaves reopening the gulags.

Okay this is the third "outing" in as many days. Monday, it was Adam Brown from "The Hobbit." Yesterday, it was Lucas Cruikshank from YouTube & Nickelodean. Now, Wentworth Miller. This is great! This gives gay youth hope for the future that being out and being famous are not mutually exclusive.

So, I wonder if tomorrow it will be that "famous actor" who posted on Reddit as "mylifeisalie123" about being in the closet in Hollywood.

Regardless, congrats to Mr. Miller for living his life openly and honestly and for having the courage to take a stand against Russia's barbaric and insane homophobic laws.

Actually, Wentworth did not come out 5 years ago. That was all rumor and speculation. He normally refused to confirm or deny the fact. I do remember that his "Prison Break" co-star, Dominic Purcell stated that he was certain Wentworth Miller was not gay because he wanted a family and kids. Well, we see how accurately that statement turned out to be. Plus, there is a YouTube video of (drunk) woman defending Wentworth's heterosexuality by saying that the slept together.

Regardless, Mr. Miller may have been out to family and friends but he's was not out to his fans and general public until yesterday. Now, it's official and I still say, "Good for him!"

Mr. Wall, I am confused as to whom you are speaking. I do not disagree with much of what you are posting, but what does that have to do with anything about Wentworth Miller coming out yesterday? I don't remember anyone accusing you of spreading gossip or innuendo. If you thought that, I apologize, but I was referring to other media outlets and sources, not you.

Even though you are right that there are many people out there who do not know/believe that a number of celebrities are out and proud gay men and women (John Barrowman being another one for your list), what does that have to do with Miller's coming out? Or anything I posted? I don't understand your animosity. I too kept up on Wentworth because I liked "Prison Break" (only the first season though) and thought he was hot. I heard the rumors about him and Luke Macfarlane and later on, Kristoffer Cusick, but nothing was confirmed officially. And once again, nothing publicly was stated about Mr. Miller being gay even if he was out to friends, family, co-workers, the gay island that is Los Angeles, and the two actors you spoke with.

I will have to say though, that I did not think Wentworth Miller would ever come out. He struck as being a very private person whatever the reason. The fact that he confirmed being gay IS a surprise, a pleasant one, but a surprise nonetheless.

i had no idea he was gay.....glad he took this stance. I just wish it did not take extreme situations in order for people to come out. Perhaps he was out and we just did not know it. Either way, I am proud of him.